Anthony Michelli, the Canadian born and internationally respected professional has fostered a creative and successful career in the music industry as an accomplished drum set performer, post-secondary educator and sound recording engineer and producer.

Appreciative to be a member of various diverse projects featuring an extensive list of celebrated, distinguished composers and performers, Anthony is able to actualize his unique approach performing in several varied styles of music equally with respect and dedication to the art of creating Music. Through personal motivation, curiosity and dedication alongside his ever-persistent quest for knowledge, Anthony has been able to remain relevant, current and active for over two decades as an esteemed professional.
In addition, Anthony has recorded and collaborated with innumerable artists in the contemporary jazz, original composition, world, popular and creative music genres spanning from 1995 to the present day with well over one hundred recordings listed in his discography. 

As the proprietor of Salem House Studio he is involved in producing, tracking, mixing, editing and mastering full recording projects in addition to drum and percussion tacking for other artists.  Over the years he periodically leads his own group performing his own compositions.

Anthony accredits any accolades under his name to the groundwork established by his mentors and elders that forged and opened the pathways.  Inspired to keep a continuum, Anthony has made it a personal goal to remain true and creative in efforts to forge paths for young and aspiring musicians finding their place in the industry

Carter is the most youthful member of this group and is carrying on the lineage of studying and developing his jazz trumpet skills to a high level. Carter chose to attend St. Francis Xavier University for the opportunity to study under jazz trumpet master Paul Tynan. This show provides an opportunity for student and teacher to share the stage. Carter is also a member of the Cape Breton based group Backyard Brass, an instrumental ensemble featuring horn arrangements of popular tunes.  

Since graduating from St. Francis Xavier University less than two years ago, Malcolm is solidly making his mark as a jazz guitarist to be reckoned with. Bandmates love Malcolm’s ability to contribute to powering a propulsive rhythm while using his strong jazz ears to create and color his jazz improvisational lines.  

Ty MacEachern is a drummer, composer, and music educator based in Truro, Nova Scotia. As an experienced freelancer, Ty has collaborated with many of Canada’s leading jazz musicians and has performed at numerous venues throughout the Maritimes. With a strong background in jazz, rock, and popular music, he has performed in a wide range of ensembles and musical settings.

Ty is currently recording and performing with artists such as Gasper, Princess, and Slander, while regularly playing jazz throughout the Maritimes. Known for his creative approach to drumming, Ty combines techniques such as pitch bending and rhythmic ideas like odd groupings, which reflect his diverse musical influences and distinctive voice.

Beyond performance, Ty contributes to the music community as a private instructor, masterclass clinician, event organizer, and audio engineer. He currently teaches both privately on a per-client basis and through Long & McQuade in Truro.

Audrey Mitchell had been singing Celtic/folk music in her younger years and was involved in musical theatre in Ontario. She was inspired by her musician children who played jazz/blues music. After moving back to Cape Breton three years ago she attended the Cape Breton Jazz Festival and was hooked. Audrey performs every Friday night at Daniels and looks forward to performing every week with amazing group of talented musicians.

James Munroe has been a performing musician for over 50 years. He started playing professionally in his teens as a trombonist, lead vocalist, and keyboardist, and began arranging for ensembles of various sizes at age 18. He studied arranging at Mohawk College and was a member of the Cape Breton Christmas Daddies House Band for over a decade, transcribing 4-part horn arrangements by ear on short notice. He has appeared on nationally broadcast television shows such as CBC's Ear to the Ground, CITY-TV's Breakfast Television, and Global TV, and in feature roles in various local musical theatre productions. He teaches piano, voice, and brass and performs weekly in a jazz quartet.

Janet Bickerton from Sydney has been singing and playing acoustic guitar most of her life. She has been singing jazz and involved in making jazz happen in the Sydney area for the past several years playing with local jazz artists Carl Getto Band, Marcel Aucoin, Red Mike etc. The Barnful of Blues Band she performs with this year is a new compilation of great local singers and musicians who can play and sing anything.  Janet offers up a delightful selection of classic jazz and blues standards along with some of her original tunes.

From being a singer songwriter to singing the blues and jazz, Jo-Anne has made waves  through the  industry with performances in theatre, radio and television.

From choir director at Theresa’s Church in the mid 70’s, while rockin’ it out at night with bands such as Tabloid, The Black Kats and later on, the jazz band Swingtime Quartet and Hell’s Belles, Brian has carved out a great bass sound that whiles the crowd.